Payroll Coordinator

Highland Ventures is a national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around its real estate portfolio. A family-owned business, Highland Ventures operates in the real estate, foodservice, and healthcare industries, while also evaluating other industries for investment. Current businesses include Hoogland Restaurant Group (130+ Marco’s Pizza locations), Legacy Commercial Property (800+ commercial properties), Highland Pure Water & Ice (90+ kiosks in 10+ states), and Intune Physical Therapy (19 locations and growing).

About the role

The Payroll Coordinator will serve as a key member of the HR team to assist with managing day-to-day activities that support payroll and other human resources processes and documentation in order to ensure a great employee experience. The individual will be a subject matter expert to support these processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and importing hours from the time and attendance system, PTO, entering tax information, administering regulatory requirements, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Process payroll independently as needed.
• Maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with the Director of Human Resources to improve payroll and HRIS processes.
• Investigate and correct wage/hour errors and discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain updated and accurate employee records in payroll/HRIS systems.
• Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements.
• Maintain complete electronic employee personnel files, records, and other documentation for employees.
• Ensure a great employee experience and support to all employees.
• Provide additional human resources support as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in human resources, payroll experience required.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of payroll processes and systems.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ethical conduct and works well both as a team and independently.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn, and customer service attitude.
• Technologically savvy.

Work environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The position is full-time, in-office (5 days per week) at the Brentwood, TN office.